Marian Kale
2025-2026 School Year
Welcome to Helena Middle School! My name is Marian Kale and I teach 6th, 7th, and 8th grade orchestra at HMS, as well as one period of 6th grade choir. I grew up in Billings and graduated from the University of Montana in Missoula, where I taught music before moving to Helena. Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with family, reading, and going to spin cycle classes.
To the left, under “links for parents and students,” you can find our syllabus, concert schedule, and links to daily instructional plans and weekly agendas. Feel free to contact me via email or phone at any time.
Choir Students: For more information, please visit Ms. Kecskés’ staff page here.
Schedule
I teach at HMS on B Days only. Please find my class schedule below:
B Day
Period 1 (B) 6th Grade Orchestra
Period 2 (B) 6th Grade Choir
Period 3 (B) 7th Grade Orchestra
Period 4 (B) 7th Grade Orchestra
Period 5 (B) PREP
Period 6 (B) 8th Grade Orchestra
Period 7 (B) 7th Grade Advisor
2025-2026 Concert Schedule
- Thursday, September 25 – 6th Grade “Great Beginnings” at 6:00 PM
- Thursday, November 13 – 6th, 7th, 8th Grade at 6:00 PM
- Thursday, March 5 – 8th/9th Grade Music Festival at 6:00 PM
- TBA March/April – 8th Grade Day Trip to Missoula
- Friday, April 24– 6th/7th Grade Solo/Ensemble Festival at 7:30 AM
- Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church
- Thursday, May 28 – 6th, 7th, 8th Grade at 6:00 PM
You can find the dates and times for all HSD middle school concerts here.
Private Lessons and Additional Musical Opportunities
So, why should we have our students take private lessons if they are already in an orchestra?
Learning to play a musical instrument can be a more daunting task than a student (or parent) may expect. Fingers, bow, posture, note reading, and counting all come into play when this foreign object is put into a student’s hands! Private lessons are for anyone, not just music-career-bound musicians. A private instructor can increase a musician’s opportunity of musical success and fun! If you are interested in learning more about private string lessons, click here to access a list of private teachers in Helena.
Additionally, Montana is full of vibrant arts opportunities. If you would like to learn more about ways to get involved in music outside of school, I recommend getting involved with Ironhorse Music‘s after-school programs or viewing educational concerts through the Helena Symphony. Ironhorse Music also offers private string lessons at reduced costs!